Full Speed Ahead!

I am about four months into my campaign for Knox County Commissioner of the 6th district, and I have to say that campaigning is everything they say it is. I am tired, my family is tired, and the hardest part (fundraising) is just beginning. We are still extremely motivated and I get more excited with every hand shake, every encounter with a critic, and every smile and nod of approval for what I am trying to do. What I love most about campaigning is that even if you don't win, you still win. There is no way to lose because you get to meet so many people and you build relationships with those you would never have known because they work and live in different circles. We participated in the Powell parade celebration on the 4th of July and all I can say is "WOW". One of my favorite songs is My Hometown by The Boss and when we were walking down Emory road (downtown Powell) I felt like I was living that song. We were surrounded by smiling faces and proud families all sharing this day together as a community. We reached a lot of people on the 4th and I say reached because we do have a message to get out to the people. They have convinced us that they are the people who are supposed to be controlling what happens to the citizens of Knox County and we have allowed it to continue for far too long. We have seen the greed that comes with sustained power in the excessive waste of taxpayer money, and the outright slap in the face of this year's county government appointments. We can put a stop to it. Whoaa...where did that soap box come from. I will end with thanking all those who walked with me and showed their support for me and my family on the 4th, you guys were all amazing.